Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 15 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is a Statutory Body established by the Biosafety Act No. 10 of 2007, with the mandate to regulate GMOs and their products in Zambia. NBA is looking for suitably qualified Zambian citizens wishing to meaningfully contribute to the regulation of biotechnology, in the permanent and pensionable position above.

JOB PURPOSE
To initiate the adoption, domestication, development and review of biosafety standards and guidelines in order to facilitate registration and issuance of permits.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Undertakes effectively the adoption and implementation of standards and guidelines in order to control the registration and issuance of permits for GMOs and their products
• Undertakes timely registration and issuance of permits in order to facilitate the safe use and handling of GMOs and their products
• Undertakes effectively the generation of Biosafety information in order to contribute to decision making
• Develops timely individual work plans in order to contribute to the implementation and attainment of Sectional objectives.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:
• Full Form Five/Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:
• BSc. degree in relevant science field.

Communication Skills: Written and Oral Able to write analytical reports in English Able to communicate fluently in English

Other Skills/Attributes
• Interpersonal skills Computer literacy
• Tact and diplomacy Integrity Innovative

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply Send your application letter accompanied by a CV of not more than three (3) pages with three traceable references and certified copies of relevant certificates, to:
The Registrar
National Biosafety Authority
NISIR Premises, Mount Makulu Rd. CHILANGA
OR
Submit an electronic copy as one document in PDF with the subject line of the Job you are applying for.
info@nbazambia.org.zm  and copy emelda.mulenga@nbazambia.org.zm 
Closing Date: 19 May 2023 at 17:00 hours
Kindly note that:
• Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications should apply
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 31" May, 2023. Consider yourself unsuccessful




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